In this label special we’re featuring a Chicago-based Kranky, known for its output by Pan•American, Loscil, Brian McBride, Benoît Pioulard, Christopher Bissonnette, Boduf Songs, Greg Davis, and of course, Tim Hecker. Interview With Christina Vantzou Christina Vantzou No. 1 A Winged Victory For The Sullen A Winged Victory For The Sullen Interview with A Winged [...]

In 2010, a Wales-based Serein label made a move from a free digital-only distribution to physical compact disc pressings. The two releases by Nest and Olan Mill received global critical acclaim, and were both featured in Headphone Commute’s Best of 2010 lists. In 2011 the label is trying something different, concentrating all of the efforts [...]

As if Ian Hawgood did not have enough to do between running Home Normal and Tokyo Droning labels. As if producing countless albums on labels such as Experimedia, Slow Flow Rec, Dragon’s Eye, hibernate, Phantom Channel, and Under The Spire was not enough to occupy all of his time. As if his mark on this [...]

Norwegian independent label, Miasmah, continues to enchant our salivating ears with a unique aesthetic of sonic bliss. Started back n 1999 as a free netlabel by Erik K. Skodvin (aka Xhale, Svarte Greiner and one half of Deaf Center), Miasmah officially converted to a full fledged record label in 2006 with a showcase compilation, titled [...]

Interview with Jeremy deVine Hey Jeremy, how are you? What did you do this past weekend? I’m fine, thank you. This weekend I worked, as usual. I don’t spend much time doing otherwise these days, it seems, but it hardly feels like work compared to every other job I’ve ever had. Temporary Residence Limited has [...]

Interview with David Newman Hey David, how are you? What did you do this past weekend? Hi Headphone Commute – I’m good thanks. Its summer here – I took a bike down a trail through the Derbyshire countryside. Beautiful and exhilarating. Let’s get right to it. What is the mission of Audiobulb Records? Audiobulb represents [...]

Interview with Yann Novak Hey Yann, hope you’re doing well. So where are you living these days? Right now I am living in downtown Los Angeles, and I really love it here. And here’s a fun question I like to ask now and then: What did you do this past weekend? Last weekend I performed [...]

Interview with Richard Chartier Hey Richard, thank you for joining us. What did you do this past weekend? this past weekend i bought a huge mid century executive desk designed by Jens Risom for my studio/office. and my partner Robert and i went to see the new ColorForms exhibit and Joseph Albers Retrospective at the [...]

Interview with Ian Hawgood, owner of Home Normal by Headphone Commute Hey Ian… How are you today, and what did you do this past weekend? Hi. Yeah, really great thanks. This past weekend I finished mastering some work by some Japanese artists plus the latest Jasper TX work, sent out some shop orders, listened to [...]

Interview with Gabe Koch How would you describe Merck’s output when talking to someone not familiar with electronic music? That’s one of my least favorite things about running my label, having to describe the music on it to people not familiar with electronic music. Mainly because you really can’t, especially in limited social situations. I [...]

Interview with Mike Cadoo Hey Mike. n5MD is one of my favorite contemporary electronic labels. Please tell us a little about your label and expand on the “emotional experiments in music” tagline. Thanks for the opportunity for the interview. We’ve really appreciated the support and kind words you’ve given n5MD releases on your site. I’m [...]

Interview with Evan Bartholomew Hello Evan. In the last year you have released some of my favorite music under Somnia Records. Many of the albums ended up on my Best of 2008 list. What are your thoughts on the output and the overall accomplishment? Im ecstatic about what we’ve released so far, and even more [...]

Interview with Paul Nielsen First of all, Paul, I want to greet you. Your label Tympanik Audio in the past year has produced a lot of music of the highest quality. What do you think is the key to success in the music publishing? Greetings to you. Thank you for your compliment. To answer your [...]